Sopa Seca Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Sopa Seca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 dried chipotle chile; 12 ounces dry noodles (like spaghetti or angel-hair pasta); 1 large yellow onion, diced small; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 medium tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped; 1 small green pepper, diced; 2 cups chicken or 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped; 4 sprigs mint, chopped; 2 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded; 6 tablespoons oil; salt

Servings: persons

1 -2 dried chipotle chile
12 ounces dry noodles (like spaghetti or angel-hair pasta)
1 large yellow onion, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
1 small green pepper, diced
2 cups chicken or 2 cups vegetable broth
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
4 sprigs mint, chopped
2 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
6 tablespoons oil
salt

1
Place chipotle peppers in a bowl of very hot water abd reconstitute for half hour.
2
When soft, remove from water, remove seeds if desired and roughly chop them.
3
Discard soaking water.
4
Break noodles into bite-size pieces.
5
Add 5 Tbsp oil in a large skillet and place over medium-high heat.
6
When hot, add noodles and sear noodles until noodles are browned nicely.
7
Remove from pan and set aside.
8
In the same skillet, add the rest of the oil and place on medium low heat.
9
Add onion and begin to cook, slowly for 15 minutes until golden brown.
10
Add the garlic, tomatoes, green pepper and chopped chipotle and cook for another 5 minutes.
11
Add broth and salt to taste and add the fried noodles.
12
Cover and simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes or until the noodles are soft.
13
Stir in cilantro and mint.
14
Top with cheese.
15
Cover and cook for a few minutes more.
16
Serve hot.

803

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 dried chipotle chile, 12 ounces dry noodles (like spaghetti or angel-hair pasta), 1 large yellow onion, diced small, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Sopa Seca falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sopa Seca

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